Deputy Nationals leader Darren Chester has asked the government what its plan is for securing fertiliser supplies amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
“Fertiliser Australia has written to the government warning that further shipment disruptions will, and I quote, ‘have catastrophic impacts on domestic agricultural output in the 2026 season,’” Chester said.
“Given that the price of fertiliser has doubled, what is the government’s plan to secure fertiliser for Australian farmers?”
Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said Australia had enough fertiliser on hand and on its way to the country.
“We do continue to monitor this situation, and I’m having weekly meetings with the agriculture sector in relation to fertiliser, and we’re in regular contact with Fertiliser Australia on how we might first source more fertiliser as Australian farmers need it,” Collins said.
“We have been doing the work to make sure that Australian farmers can have certainty when it comes to future crops.”
